Polk High School - Cub Yearbook (Polk, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1945 volume:

m to Published Ey THE SENIOR CLASS of Polk High School Polk, Kebr. 1945 DEDICATION 1 nled o ullo iuncc to the ria of the United States of Anerlca and to the? Re;iid lie for which it s tur.ds, one Ration ir.dlvlsll lc, with liberty and Justice for all. HONOR ROLL t ATuVY Fredcrick Allison Thompson Allison William Allison Eldon Anderson Sterling Ang RoVer t Baack Carl Eedient Oven Bedient Ray Elce Russel Bowers Marvin } ranting Raymond Dahlloig Ralph Doremus Victor Bor emus Walter Ekdahl Paul Fisher Wayne fisher Gene Glasser Ross Gee the, Jr. John Gustafson Richard Gustafson Donald Ilanquist Ralph Harrington Eugene Jansen .Vi 1 ton Johnson Calmar Jones Max Jones Kenneth Elute Edward Larson Charles Lindhurg Lev is Lir.dburg Maurice Lindburg Virgil Lindburg RoVert Lytle Glenn Madison Dean Me Ginnis William Me Gaffin Reuben Meline James Mills Lee Morris Lloyd Morris Dwight Myers Dean Kelson Duane Nyberg Arthur Peterson Max Peterson Raymond Petersen Stanley Peterson Glen Pickerel Marshal Riley Clarence Rhode Edgar Rhode Mervin Runquist Kilmer Sanuelson Lavar Sundell Farnum S liruder Maynard Ochrader 1111 ten Steclquist Raymond Stevens Gerald Stevens Robert Stevons Everett Stouffer Marvin Stromberg Doyle Sundberg Harvey Sundberg Alvir. Sv unson Lloyd Taylor Donald Upton Lester Upton Lowell Warnick Charles Widga Donovan Widga Lester Widga Lyle Widga Leland Widga Harvard Wilcox Kenneth Willits MARIKES Tod Alfred Vic ter. Johnson, Jr. Eugene Myers Frederick Smith Dwain Williams l.'AVY Gerald Branting Gerald Cohagen Kenneth Davis Rudolph Ehn Gordon Tossborg Everett Green Paul Gustafson Donald Hahn Charles Henderson Norman Keuper Charles Lytle Cecil Newton, Jr. Charles Peterson Burdette Peterson Donald Peterson Lowry hodine Leonard Stromberg Robert Stromberg Merlin Wright Arthur Wurtz ARMY NURSE CORPS Hazel Nelson Arlene Wright FOREWORD The seniors of Polk High School have faced the trials of the last few years, and are again looking upon the future with hopeful eyes. There is a certain confidence in their abilities, a faith in their training-and it will lead to success. With many happy reflections and pleasant memories, The Cub of 1945 was created. We hope that it nay prove truly representative, and that our years together will not be forgotten. faculty K.VY. Y.'illort Superintendent Midland College T.. Sc. Grad. Work Uni. of Minnesota; English Bernice Andersen Midland College A.i.; Kormal Train- ing, Lutin, English Irma Kelson Principal 7 ayne State Teach- ers College A.B.; Math, Geo., Bus. Training S.A. Ramp York College A.B. Grad. Work Uni. of Netraska; Director of Music, Biology Jocelyn James Hastings College A.B.; Commercial THE SENIOR CLASS CLASS OFFICERS President ............................ Vice President........................ Sec. St Treas......................... .Elaine Garling Doyle Gustafson . .Betty Creech CLASS FLOWER White Carnation CLASS COLORS Blue and Silver CLASS MOTTO Our Aim: Success Our Hope: To Win CLASS SPONSORS Miss Kelson and Mr. Willert SENIORS EUjene Anderson Glee Club--1 C -• ' � ! t'.i3 • “1 { Dorothy Sealey Cromer Glee Club—1-2; Sand--l-.l-3; Pop Club — i-2-G-lo:i '.e:- -4; 3AA—4; F lk-A- Dot � ] 4 , Play-— 3; The Cub--4; Donald Dahlln Clew Club--1; Foot- ball—2-3-4; : 63kot ball—3-i; ?lay—3; Elaine Curling Glee Club—1-3-4; Pep Club—2-3-leud- er-4; 3AA—4; Class Prc-s.--!; Play—3; 0porotta--3; Polk- A-Dot--2-4; The Cub -4; Vandellne Bush Glee Club—1-2-4; Band—2; Play—3; GAA--4; Pep Club— 1-4; Betty Creeoh Transferred from VcCool—3; Sec. and Treas.—4; Sec. and Trees, of FTA—4; Pep Club--4; Glee Club—3-4; Dorothy Ehn Glee Club—1-2-3-4; rep Club—1-2-3-4; GAA--4; Play—3; Operetta—3; Wayne Glasser Glee Club—1-2-3-4; Football—2-3-4; Track—1-2-3-4; The Cub—4; SENIORS Arlene Green Clee Club—l-i:-3-4; ?and--l-2-3-4; gaA- -4; Operetta—3; t lk-A-Dot--4. Doyle Cu3talscn Glee Club--1; bund •2-3-4; Football—2- •3-4; Track--3-4; Class Pres.--2; Vice—4; Flay—3; Polk-A-Dot—4; ihe Cub--4. Leonard Jisa Glee Club—1-2-3-4; Baske tball --1-2; r'00tball--l-2-3; Operetta—3; Polk- A-—Dot ——o—4; Cub ——4 Alvertu3 Laessle Glee Club—1-2-4; tand--l-2-3-4; Fep Club--1-..-3-4; GAA- -4; Class Fres.--1; See. and 'brt.as.--3; Flay--S. F.--3; Polk-A-Dc t--3-4; Hie Cut —4. Philip Meline Clee Club--l-2-3-4; tand--i;-3-4; Play-- 3; Operetta--3; Polk-a-oot--3-4. Alvin Kialer Clee Club--1; Polk- A-Dot--3-4; Dropped last Cenester--4. Delv yn Lindholn Clee Club—1-3-4; Hand—2-3-4; Foot- ball—1-2-3-4; FTA Sec.--3; Flay--3; F oik-A-Do t--3. Dwayne Filler Clee Club—1-3-3-4; Joe tball--4; basket ball--3-4; Vice pres.--1-3; Oper- o toa--3. SENIORS Dorothy Kundt alee Club—1-3-4; GAA--4; Play--3; Operetta—3; Doris Recknor Glee Club--1-2-3-4; Fep Club—3,Pros.4; C-AA—4; Class Pres. --3; FTA—Pres.-4 ; Folk-A-Dot—2-3 ; Flay--3; Operetta- -3; The Cub—4; Caryl Sterner Glee Club—1-2-3-4; Pep Club—1-2-PT63. 3-4; GAA—4; Class Sec.and Treas.—2; Flay—3 ; Opcretta- -3: Polk-A-Dot—3- 4; The Cub—4; Dean Ostberg Transferred from HI h Prairie--3; Glee Club—3-4; Football—3-4; Basketball—4; Operetta—3; Donald Schaepler Glee Club—1; Foot- ball—3-4; Basket- ball—4 ; CLASS HI STORY As we are about to leave Polk High v.e wish to record 30r.ie of our past doings to show the students in the days to come that v.e were not idle. As v.e look over the old records, we find that only two of our midst have gone through Polk High and Grades together, namely, Dwayne Killer and Arlene Green. In our Freshman year we had 30 members. These were: Eugene Anderson, Gladys Blase, V.andellne Bush, Yvonne Cohagan, Donald Dahlin, Dorothy Ehn, Elaine Garling, Wayne Glasser, Wreatha Green, Arlene Green, Arthur Grimes, William Grimes, Doyle Gustafson, Leon- ard Jisa, Alvin Kisler, Betty Kisler, Alvertus Laessle, Dale Llnd- burg, Delwyn Lindholm, Dwayne Miller, Philip Meline, Dorothy Mundt, Charles Riley, Donald Scheapler, Dorothy Sealey. Caryl Sterner, Doris Recknor, Lee Stewart, Daryl Williams (Pat), Etta Perkins. Our class officers were President, Alvertus Laessle; Vice President, Dwayne Killer; Secretary and Treasurer, Eugene Anderson; News Re- porter, Arlene Green; Cheer Leaders, Dorothy Sealey and Caryl Ster- ner. Sponsor, Robert Strictland. In our Freshman year we gained one member, Milford Hancock. In our Sophomore year ve returned with 20 members. During the year v.e gained one member, Dick Olson. We selected our class of- ficers as follows: President, Doyle Gustafson; Vice President, Dorothy Sealey; Secretary and Treasure, Caryl Sterner; News Report- er, Doris Recknor; Cheer Leaders, Alvertus Laessle and Dorothy Ehn; Sponsor, Miss Lohmiller. Those who failed to come back at the be- ginning of the year were Wreatha Green and Charles Riley. Daryl Williams (Pat) had passed away in August. Those that dropped during the year are Lee Stewart, Etta Perkins, Milford Hancock, Arthur Grimes, Dale LIndburg, and Yvonne Cohagan. Gladys Blase passed away following the school year. The Juniors came back with one new member. Dean Ostberg, making a total of 22. Our class officers were: President, Doris Recknor; Vice President, Dwayne Miller; Secretary and Treasurer, Alvertus Laessle; News Reporters, Elaine Garling and Dorothy Ehn; Cheer Lead- ers, Dorothy Mundt and Vandeline Bush. During the year v.e lost Bill Grimes, and Betty Kisler. In this year v.e gave the Seniors a ban- quet; and we presented the play, Mamma's Baby Boy. We received our class rings in April of this year. We also had one new member, Betty Creech, join our class. The Seniors came back in 1944 with 21 members. Our class officers are President, Elaine Garling; Vice President, Doyle Gustafson; Sec- retary and Treasurer, Betty Creech; Cheep Leaders, Dorothy Sealey and Elaine Garling. We had our pictures taken on November 9 of this year, by the O'Neil Photo Company. We lost three members, Alvin Kisler, Dorothy Sealey, and Leonard Jisa. On February 16, v;e went to Omaha for our Sneakday. On May 4, we had our Senior Class Play; on May 20, our Baccalaurate Service; on May 22, our Class Night; and May 23, our Commencement Exercises. These are most of our activities and the principle events which took place during our journey, through the classes of Polk High School. Looking back on our successful past, we feel certain of our future. Dwayne Miller Delwyn Lindholm Eugene Anderson Donald Dahlin CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of Polk High School, Pleasant Home pre- c nct, in the Stato of Nebraska, United States of America, on this ?o 5?IeVay i th? yefr °f °:ir Lor(l’ 1945' dlvided and separated into 19 «iiferent parts, being about to pass from this educational insti- titlon, with crammed minds, cloudy memories, and confused under- standing do male, publish and declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revolving and making void all former will. As for our property, personal, mixed or'otherwise which we possess, we hereby bequeath and dispose of in the following manner, to wit: I� Elaine Galling, will my ability to be teucher's pet to Eugene XI1 nr,sporn, and all my love to LaVaughn and Leland, and my ability to talk to Joyce Jones. J DOirlT G ®tui®on� wil my, ability to be a wolf to Kenneth Be- dlent, and I will Alice Rodlne to Dwayne Hahn. Delw.Y” Lindholm, will my utility of carving desks to Donald Shostrom, and my teaching utility to Jimmy Sundberg. It Eugene Anderson, .will my bashfulness to Jack Witte, and mv longer hours oi sleep to fAiss James. h__ I' ?°?al? wil1 my love for Elaine to anyone who wants her, and I al3o will my quiet ways to Junior Sealey. «.iv wi0?”81? sfheaPler� wJ-H my devilment to Arthur Bates, and I will Elaine back to Don Dahlin. nirV1� ?4 Mundt, Will all my Hampton boy friends to Muriel Tfar- nick and Clcria Peterson, and my talking ability to Luella Rhode. I, Leonard Jlsa, will my ability of being lhte to Lena Mae Baack and my singing ability to Duane Newton. Baack, I, Betty Creech will my sophisticated ways to Shirlev Cramer and I will my studiousness to Janice Sundberg. y I, Dorothy Cramer, will my ability of getting married to Lois Johnson, and all my old hoy-friends to Donna Wilson. mv nfri,D!!ayne Minlei ' w111 ray hei6ht to Ronnie Benson, I also will ray nick-name to Darwin Newton. I, Van leline Bush, will all my soldiers to Lorna Mae ‘imi i-h orwj my assembly desk to Don Miller, and my ring to Phyllis Cramer � Y homework8to enneth pton? 6 Lln ’h0lm ‘° RUth d quleJ’. s Jo nker”1 JUnl°r °la889r l° Dorl ino Joh s° “nd CLASS WILL I, Alvertus Laessle, will J'ux Jones to tho Filipino plrls and my ability to change my v ays to Phyllis Cramer. I, Dorothy Ehn, will my height to Ramona Sealey and my gum-chew- ing ability to Melva Jean Monson. I, Dean Ostberg, will Ra- ona Sandberg to Junior Sealey. I also will my size to Gail Keahlier and my dancing ability to Ronnie Ben- son. I, Wayne Glasser, will Dolores Rhode to Dale Llndburg and my mustache and side-burns to Donald Shrostrom. I, Philip Meline, will my heart-throb to Irvin Blase und all my good intentions to Roper Hanquist. I, Arlene Green, will my tuba playing to Deraid Johnson and my high soprano voice to Rosalie Bktrom. We, the Senior Class will our good behavior and the alility to improve themselves to the Sophomore Class. The Senior Class wills our assembly desks tc the Junior Class, and also our sponsor. The Senior Class wills their marks in their desk to the teachers, and the names left on the desks to the School House. .The Senior Class wills to the Freshman Clasc what's left to be willed. Class of 194b (SFAL) Wi tnesscs j Vandellno Bu3h Arlene Green Dean Ostler: Wayne Glasser CLASS PROPHECY Mr. and Mrs. Wlllert are making a tour of the United States to visit the members of the graduating Senior Class, cf 1945. The year Is now 1960. First they come to New York City where they llnd Eugene Ander- sen a retired millionaire. Since he can ufford to pay a large sun of money he has o very churning mula. As they proceed or. their Journey they come to ore of many lit- tle towns In Ohio. Here they find on a prospective lam, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ferguson, vrs. Ferguson Is tetter known as Vandellne Bush When visiting Mrs. Ferguson, they find that se was formerly employed as one of hr. Field's models. Continuing on their Journey they come to Wayne State Teachers Colie.-e at Wayne, Nebraska. Here they find Betty Creech, who is known the state over I ecauso of her great teaching ability. She Is noted for her strictness and her orderliness. Next, the-’ go to Lancaster County where they find Donald Dah- lln as County Cornissloner. His work has kept hin quite busy and he has i.ot yet found the woman of his choice. While they are In Lancaster County they stop at Lincoln. Here they learn that someone 1rom Polk, Nebraska Is employed at the Mut- ual Llfo Insurance Company. They find u very efficient stenographer whom wo recull as Dorothy Ehn. They ruke a trip out to the airport where they find Elalno Gar- ling ua stewardess on lhe American Air Lines. After visiting with her thoy find she Is really a career woman. She tells then that she is really going to quit her Job and marry the pilot, whom she Is already engaged to. After deciding to go farther west, they go to Hollywood, Calif, where they llr.d Miss Arleno Creen working as a stand-in for Kate Smith in the movies and substituting for her many tines on her radio pregrura. So we notice thut Arlene still has her beautiful vol-ce. Although she is employed In New York, the few occasional trips she has to make to Hollywood are not begrudged by her employer. She fean- ages to have her voice brought to the public by remote control. They proceed to Oregon. Here they find on a fruit ranch, Mr. Doyle Oustalson and his wife. Through Doyle's training about fruits at the Agricultural College and his application of this training his ranch hu.i become a great success. He and his wife (the former Alice Rodlne) are living a life of luxury. Their Journey takes then, next, to Montana. Here they find thaj Wayne Glasser is foreman on a ranch. Since he always liked cowboys and their attire we are sure he Is very happy. Besides being a fore-an, which he enjoys, he has a faithful and charming wife, the former Dolores Rhode. Next, they find their way to Salt Lake City, where they find Leonard Jisa, who Is singing his way to success. To prfeve his voice Is making the nation swoon, they have put him on the radio In Frank Sinatra's place. He has had international recognition of his sing- ing ability. After leuving Salt Lake City they travel to Texas. Here locat- od on a hu3e ranch they find Mr. and Mrs. Max Jones. Mrs. Jones Is the former Alvertus Laessle. They are very happily married and show much devotion for their two children. CLASS PROPHECY As they proceed on their Journey they come to Louisiana. While here they find Dr. Meline, M. D. Dr. Meline is better remembered as Philip by his friends and classmates. He is happy in the prospect of his coming marriage. Hiey leave Louisiana and come to Tennessee. While here they go to see the most thrilling auto race in the United States. Here as star performer they find Dwayne Miller. He is earning approximately $75 a week for his daring feats. After visiting with Dwayne they come back to Polk for severul months rest before continuing their Journey. While they are rest- ing they make a few social, calls. While making their calls they visit with Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Rhode and their two sets of twins, Ronie and Donnie, Elaine and Lor- aine. They learn they are living near Hampton. If you haven't al- ready guessed, Mrs. Rhode is the former Dorothy Mundt. Also hone on leave is Sgt. Ostterg. Yea, believe it or not he found Army life not bad at all so he continued to live on a Sergeant pay. He is noted by the fellows under him as that tough Sargant . They enjoyed a long visit with Dean telling of his exciting exper- iences . When they went to Arborville on business they find Miss Recknor teaching school. She has refused to marry but even yet holds the attention of two men, Wayne Lindholm and Eugene Jones. She is known for her good heartedness and for her love of her pupils. As the Wilierts are pretty well'rested they decide to go to Alaska. Here they find Mr. and Mrs. Donald Scheapler on a homestead. They have taken advantage of the Homestead Act passed in 1960. They are happily married are very prosperous on their farm. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cramer and family are also living in Alas- ka. Mr. Cramer is employed as a trucker, hauling gold and various things from the mines to the market. Mrs. Cramer is very happily attending to her household chores and tending her family. Mrs. Cramer was the former Dorothy Sealey. Mr. and Mrs. Junior Glasser are living in the capital of Alaska where Mr. Glasser is a banker. Mrs. Glasser enjoys her wealth and all the fine things that goes with being a bankers wife. Mrs. Glasser will Ie remembered betler as the former Caryl Sterner After enjoying their visit and seeing, the benefits accorded people living, in Alaska, Mr. and Mrs. Willert decided to stay there where Mr. Willert is employed as an electrician. He held to his vow that when his children were in high school he would no longer teach. Hiey thoroughly enjoyed their long trip and are now very glad to settle down in Alaska. Elaine Garling Philip Meline Dorothy Mundt Don Scheapler CLASS poem V.re are the Seniors of '45, We have finished our high school days, V.’e are ready to start on a new kind of life. Each one of us going our ways. For four years we have strolled along Through the halls of old Polk Hi, We’ve had,lots of fun, and enjoyed it a lot, Now its time to say Goodbye. We must leave behind our Polk Hi friends. Though to memories we may still cling. They will linger on in our minds and hearts. No matter what our ambitions may bring. We’ll recall the swell days we spent in Polk Hi, And wish we were back there once more. No thing else will we remember so well As those high school days of yore. So to all of our schoolmates, teachers, and friends. We will have to say adieu. We’re leaving Polk Hi, but it isn't Goodbye, Just so long to all of you Dorothy Ehn JUNIOR CLASS First How: Hetha Creech, Marjorie Dahlin, J.cnneth, i ±3 uscn, P!.yl 11 a Cramer Jack V.ltte, Donald Tlils-m, Dolores HI.ode, Gloria Pc to 13 .on. Second Hows Virginia Vyborg, Dr-.anc Halm, Ada Ho Icon, Darwin Vowton, Dale Lindburc, Loma Mao Smith, Duano Hcv.ton, J.yco Jon-;s. '’’’llx-d Row; rhyllls Pcte.-s m, La Vaughn Adel3..n, Muriel T.'amick, Glon Klsler, Geraldine Hi11or, Richard Healey, Dn-1 no Johns m. Once again the Junior class swung open -he door of Polk High to take up the third year of their high school career, re had rained two new members riving us a membership of twonty-two. y.c elected our officers which are: Phyllis Crar.or, President; Kenneth .ilshu3on, Vico President; Donald T.ilson, Secretary and Trca surer; and Jack Mtte, ilop-rter. Our sponsor is lliss Hernice And-r- s«?n (absent). T.e have l ad two parties this year. Doth of these v ere held n. the gymnasium. Tie played volloy ball and vario- 3 other par.os aftor which a doll clous lunch was served. As our guests at these parties we had tho faculty. vo are gott’ng our class rLn s and Vo rk. fr ,r. tho 7. C. L rd lo. at SENIOR PLAY T-ife SenV'r Cias Advice l-’rlc’.a”, of 104v presented tl.elr pluy entitled Free ay 4, at C:rC) P.H. Tho cast Included: . rG'.i’ A'-ti s • • • • • ,- :th Ada: .3.............. lit:1. ’ r.c ;.............. It. hsy r a .dy Ar.noui.rer Del� , vr. D rls D orot Doro‘d T! 1 Hr ’■ rtl sc LindhoLr Iccknor ; Jhn Vur.dt 1'cllr.o Alborta Adar.s.......Alvortus Laessle Cissy Davis..........Arl'.ne Greon Elizabeth Ilu-ls;.n.. .Vandollne Bush Dale Starko..........Drayno Hiller Professor l.ancock . .Dean Ostberg .Doyle lustafson Cta Tvs de- t ' a:.a e t . U! t rm , , rm rm t r r. -r ter. : -i’ty r.J I'm. ..................Illa 1 no darling . .V.ayne llassoi-, Donald Dahlln, ar.d c.Caryl Cterner a-.d Donald Ccheaple .'................Co tty Creech oe. Hetty Creech ar.d Caryl Cterner. ..................Ills3 lima Ilclson. Jugcne r. Anderson. JUNIOR PLAY The Junior Class presontod their play ontltled Lights Out on Friday, October 2C, at 2:CC P.M. Tho cast Included: Agnes harv. .od. Doris Harr cod. Carl £r.e:-s n.. Vichy Vaync... Helen Freelr.,,d .Gloria Peterson •Darlene Johnson . LaVaugh AdoIson •Phyllis Craner .Virginia Vyborg Lenny King.. Vila Tucker....Retha Creech John 3est......Kenneth Wllshusen Susan Dcst....Luma Lao Smith Loll Parker....Richard Sealey Vn. Vaughn.....Dale Lindburg ...Donald Wilson Ctudc:. t .. a n a g c ............. t i. e har.a.y. ................... o lr.es s h.r.r.a ............... r :•. :..y tc ...................... Tr- erty . 11‘ ee................. .....................Phyllis Peters on ......................Glen Kisler ......................Darrin Horton ................. ...LarJorio Dahlin . .Dunne 1'cv tcn, ar.d Jack Witte .................Hiss Jernice Andersen SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row; Gl'ennis Widga, Beverly Jones, Wayland Floodman, Ronald Benson, Authur Bates, Shirley Nyberg, Ramona Sundberg. Second Row; Lena Mae Eaack, Darlene Light, Marlene Shostrom, Arlene Hahn, Donna Wilson, Ramona Sealey, Rosalie Eckstrom,Shirley Cram- 61 • Third Row: Virginia Green, Myron Ostrander, Roger Hanquist, Donald Rasmussen, Lowell Bills, James Sundberg, Corrine Carlson, Sponsor: Mr. Ramp. We Sophisticated Sophies’ began this year with an enrollment of twenty-three, and with the excitement of being in your second year of high school. We didn't do much in the way of entertainment, being too bu3y with our three R's.” We had enjoyed two parties, in the P.H.S. gymn. Our class officers are as follows; President-Shirley Cramer; Vice President-Arthur Bates; Secretary and Treasurer-Glennis Widga; and News Reporter-Kamona Sundberg and Lowell Bills FRESHMAN class First Row: Ruth Zelgeibein, Luella Rhode, Leroy Anaerson, Delores Dahlin, Jean Aker, Jeannine Lind, Rosella Wilshusen, Janice Sund- berg. Second Row: Melva Jean Monson, Wallace Lind, Lois Johnson, Eugene Klingsporn, Betty Glasser, Deraid Johnson, Doris Anderson. Third Row: Dale Nelson, Donald Forss, Kenneth Upton, Ddrothy Kisler, Gale Kealiher, Donuld Shostrom, Kenneth Bedient, Don Miller. Sponsor? Mr. Elliott. The Freshman Class of '45 consisted of twenty-three members, twelve girls and eleven boys. We take four subjects, Latin 1, Gen- eral Science, General Math, and English 9. Nineteen of our members take glee club, nine of the Freshman are in band, eight of our boys went out for either basketball or football, and eleven of the girls lettered in ft.A.A. Our class motto is Aim well. No time is lost by care , and our class colors are green and white. At the beginning of the year the Seniors initiated us, and later gave us a party. We have had three parties besides that. We had two in the gymn and one at a home. We played games and sang 3on'Ts and had a very enjoyable time. We elected class officers at the first of the year. They are: Delores Dahlin-President; Jeanno Aker-Vice President; Leroy And- erson-Secretary; Jeanine Lind-Treasurer. Our class sponsor is Mr. Elliott. POLK-A-DOT Seatedt Caryi sterner, Mlaa Jum.ea, Elaine Carling. Standing: Arione Green, Philip Mellne, Leonard Jiaa, Doyle Guatuf- son, Alvin Klaler, and Alvertua Laeasle. Thla year the Polk-A-Dot waa published cncc every month. This made a Vlver paper an i coverod more material. Tho staf: waa chosen laat year and neceaaary r.embera were added thla year. The Senior Typing Claaa put cut all edltlona except two. Those were put out by the Junior Typing Claaa In order to give them more experience In cutting atenclla, on the mimecacope. The following positions were Elaine Carling Caryl Sterner Doyle Gustafson Alvin Klaler Leonard Jiaa Philip KellnO Alvertua Laessle Arleno Greeq Typing Class Mias James running the mimeograph, and working held ty the a tali. Edi tor Ass la tant Editor Mimeograph Operator Ilineo ruph Operator Mlmooacope Operator Mlneoscope Operutor Proof header Circulation Kuna ;or Type Set tors Sponsor CUB STAFF Seated: iilvt.. tus Luossle and Caryl Stemor. Star.dln : hiss Ima !IolSw� n, Doylo Gustafson, Dorothy Sealey Cramer, r.:i3 ..ccknor, hlainc Garling, Y.ayne Glaaser, and I'ies James. :: Jt Ttct .rcd: Lenoard Jlsa, Betty .Jroech. 71.1a year, . ‘r e Senior Class decided to put out a school Annual. a are pr ud to do this and to start the tradition of an annual for our school. e l ave In! a root deal of difficulty putting out the annual due to our Inexperience and the lacl: of equipment. Y.c 1 ave all enjoyed working on The Cub and hope that next year and !n the years to core ti e Sonior Class will continue to make this rcc rd rf tholr school days In folk l.'i.,h School. ?ho following arc the positions held by the staff: Doris P.ccknor Doyle Gustafson Caryl Stoner Alvcrtus Laessle Llalno Carling Y.ayne Glass r Leonard Jlsa he tty Crooch Dorothy Crar.er hiss j8L.es Mss 1 r a kelson lilltor Ass. Ildltor Typists Typists .business Manager Business Manager Artist Heporter Snapshot Photographer Sponsor Senior Sponsor First Row; Corrine Carlson, Darlene Light, Luella Rhode, Delores Rhode, Donna Wilson, Joyce Jones, Ramona Sealey, Jean Aker, Shir- ley Cramer, Lena Eaack, Glennis Kidga. Second Row; Rugh Zeiglebein, Virginia Green, Shirley Nyberg, Lois Johnson, Dorothy Klsler, Melva Vonson, Rosella Wilshusen, Delores Dahlin, Betty Glasser, Geraldine Miller, Darlene Johnson, Marjorie Dahlin, and Doris Anderson. Hilrd Rpw: Phyllis Cramer, Gloria Peterson, Beverley Jones, Lorna Smith, Marlene Shostrom, Arlene Hahn, Rosalie Eckstrom, Jeannine Lind, Caryl Sterner, Ada Nelson, and Janice Sundberg. Fourth Row: Arlene Green, Alvertus Laessle, Betty Creech, Doris Recknor, Ramona Sundberg, Phyllis Peterson, Muriel Warnick, Van- dellne Bush, Virginia Nyberg, Elaine Carling, Dorothy Mundt, and Dorothy Ehn. Director: Mr. Ramp. Accompanist: Arthur Eates. Hie Girl's Glee Club of fourty-eight members met twice each week for rehearsal. This group made two appearances at the December Ves- per and Pre-Contest programs. A sextette consisting of Gloria Peterson, Arlene Green, Beverly Jones, Phyllis Peterson, Caryl Sterner, and Marjorie Dahlin was chosen from the glee club. Hie sextette sang at several programs and was entered in the District MuAic Contest. Arthur Bates was accompanist for these groups. BOY S' GLE E First Row: Dale Kelson, Donald Hiller, Kenneth Upton, Deraid John- son, Y.ayne Glasser, Lowell Dills, and Dwayne Hiller. Second Rov.-: Donald Shostrom, Donald Forss, Gail Kealihor, Ronald Bonson, Duane Newton, Duane Hahn, aid LeRoy Anderson. Third Row: Glen Kisler, Donald Rasmussen, Arthur Dates, Leonard jisa, Richard Sealey, Jack Witte, and Dean Ostberg. Charles Jisa and Delvr n Lindholrr. absent. Director: Hr. Ramp Accompanist: Corrine Carlson The Boys Clee is composed of some tv.enty-five members wh o meet on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. The Boys sang for the December ve per. An octette composed of Donald Miller, Donald Forss, Ronald Ben- son, Arthur Bates, Dwayne Iiahn, Wallace Lind, Kenneth Wilshusen, and Dean Ostberg was entered in the District Music Contest at Full- erton. Corrine Carlson served as accompanist for both the glee club1 and octette. BAND First .lot.: Phyllis Petorson, Dean Ostberc,Dorothy ftlsier, Lowell Bills, Shirley Cranor. Second Row: Kenneth Podlent, Rodonna Llndholm, Gloria Adelson, Al- ve: tus LAessle, Ronald Benson, Shirley Kyborc, Delores Dahlin, Ranona Sundberc, Glon.nls Y.'IGca, Marilyn Dahlin, Lavonne Lylo.and Marilyn Olson. Third Rov.j jirene Olson, Doyle Kahn, Jack LaVelle, Karvin Kelson, Donald Killer, Ranona Sealey, Ioleno Johnson, Arlone Kalin, Sh- irley Gordon, Donald Rasuussen, and Jack Kyera. Fourth Rov.; Corrlne Carlson, Phyllis Craner, Jinny Sundbore, Dor- orthy Sealey, Dolv yn Lindholn, Doyle Bustafson, Jack Witte, Ada Kelson, Gloria Tetorson, Karlcnc Sho3tror., and' Kuriol ' amick. Fifth .� ow: Gerald! no Killer, Darlene Li ht, Dorald Johnson, Arlone Green, Ro£or Kanquist, Virginia Green, Arthur Bates, LeRoy An- derson, Beverly Jones, Wallace Lind and Jeannine Lind. Director: Hr. Ramp There are thirty-five nombeis In tho Sonior Band. Te practico every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornlnrs before school. Bach section of the band has a practice once a week. This helps � 3 to learn our parts better. T.e have played at several 0p.rearar.ce3. T.e playod a few nunbers for t! e Junior Play, also for an afternoon program, and for basket- ball and football canes. dur band has had one party. This party was held in tie cyn, fter on enjoyable ovonlnj of playln . car.cv.e went to the cole for ro f ro3l� nont3. A bass drun, cynbul3, and baritono saxophone have been furnished ■ j the school alone '’-th other instrunents w! Ich students arc loorn- nc to ploy. The school has a rental plan which enables r.any students to 3e- c’1”® -nstrumento. They v.Ill soon be nonboro of the Senior Band. V.e did a little narchinc tils fall with Vandellne Bush as our :'on r.ajor. Football Jirst kuv:: Glen KIsler, Jack V.'itte, Donald Schaepler, Delv;yn Lind- koln, Donald Da1 IIn, Kenneth Y.ilshusen, Dean Gstberg, Doyle Gus- tafson, and Donald V. I Ison. Second Rov.: Lekoy Anderson, Dwayne !:illei , V.allace Lind, La Vaughn Adels n, V.ayne Glasscr, Dale Lindburg, Lovell Bills, Richard Sea- ley, Jin Gundberg, Dar. ld Johnson and Donald Killer. ' e started out this year with five letter men. The starting line was: Doyle Gu3taf3on and Jack Y.itte, ends; Dean Gstberg and Don Dchr.epler, tackles; Dclv.yn Lindholrr. and Kenneth Y.ilshusen, guards; Don Dublin, center; Richard Soaley, quarter back; Lowell Bills, full back; V.ayne Jlassor and Dale Lindburg, half back. This seas_r. v.as net very successful, because of lack of experien- ced players. Do ever, ve vere never beat very badly except n the first garie. 7: o scores v.er-.; as follows: tr«.-: ;BOurg They 10 V.e 0 Genoa G 0 Ztr.j. .3burg lb 7 oc cc ola 0 7 larks 0 7 Clarks 7 0 Cilv r Greek 1C 7 Bask etball First Row; Donald Dahlin, Richard Sealey, Jack Witte, Duane Hahn, Kenneth '.Vil3hu3en, Duane Newton, Darwin Newton, Dale Lindburan 1 Jim Sundberg. Second Row: Kenneth Upton, Donald Wilson, Dwayne Filler, Cler. Kisler Wallace Lind, Doyle Gustafson,. LeRoy Anderson, Donuld Rasmussen, and Donald Forss. Coach: Mr. Elliott, ’.Ye started out the year T ith five returning letter men. The Second Team won the trophy from the County Tournment. The following are the first and second team scores: Second Team First Team Polk Polk Bradshaw 3 22 Bradshaw 28 29 Clarks 6 19 Clarks 22 20 Shelby 10 13 Shelby 12 31 Benedict 11 31 Benedict 13 21 Osceola 14 30 Osceola 21 19 S trorasburg 12 16 Stromsburg 29 17 Benedict 3 20 Benedict 24 36 Clark3 6 23 Clarks 22 31 Stromsburg 14 15 Stromsburg 38 28 Silver Creek 9 12 Silver Creek 9 50 Hampton 19 17 Hampton 56 22 Henderson 25 29 Henderson 32 34 Silver Creek 24 20 Silver Creek 16 36 Osceola 20 23 Osceola 20 23 County Tournament Stromsburg 26 27 Stromsburg 28 23 District Tournament Newman Grove 28 15 PEP CLUB Cheerleaders: Phyllis Cramer, Elaine Carling, and Dorothy Sealey. First Row: Muriel Warnick, Darlene Light, Marlene Shostrom, Donna Y ilson, Caryl Sterner, Arlene Hahn, Deverley Jones, Rosalie Eks- trom, Doris Recknor, Ramona Sundberg, Darlene Johnson, Dorothy Ehn, and Glennis V idga. Second Row: Alvertus Laessle, Shirley Cramer, Gloria Peterson, Sh- irley Nyberg, Joyce Jones,Vandeline Bush, Ramona Sealey, Virginia Nyberg, Marjorie Dahlin, Geraldine Miller, Retha Creech, Lena Mae Baack, Virginia Green, and Corrine Carlson. Betty Creech absent. The Pep Club began the year with thirty members. Officers were chosen as follows: Doris Recknor, president; Darlene Johnson, vice president; Alvertus Laessle, secretary and treasurer; Betty Creech, news reporter. Substitue cheerleaders are: Vandeline Dush and Ger- ry Miller. Miss James is our sponsor. Vandeline Bush dropped Pep Club in mid semester and Betty Glasser v as chosen to take her place. Y.e practiced our drills at meetings which were held the first Monday evening of every month. Y.’e drilled at every home game. The Pep Club had an athletic banquet in honor of the football and basketball boys, April 10. Miss Inna Kelson. and Miss James sp- onsored the banquet. Our athletic King and Queen v ere revealed at the dinner, the King being Doyle Gustafson; the Queen, Alvertus Laessle. G.A.A. First Rowj Ruth Zeiglbein, Alvertus Laessle, Rosolla Wilahusen, Re- tha Creech, Phyllis Cramer, Dorothy Ehn, Marjorie Dahlin, Glennis Widga, Virginia Green, and Delores Dahlin. Second Row: Dorothy Kisler, Dorothy Mundt, Arlene Green, Virginia Ny- berg, Gloria Peterson, Muriel Warnick, Dorothy Sealey Cramer, Caryl Sterner, Marlene Shostrom, Doris Recknor, and Geraldine Miller. Third Row: Jeannine Lind, Delores Rhode, Luella Rhode, Joyce Jones, Arlene Hahn, Phyllis Peterson, Donna ffelson, Betty Glasser, Elaine Garling, Jean Aker, Darlene Johnson and Ramona Sundberg. Fourth Row: Lena Mae Baack, Shirley Cramer, Shirley Nyberg, Lois Johnson, Beverly Jones, Ramona Sealey, Vandeline Bush, Darlene Light, Rosalie Eckstrom, Melva Monson, and Janice Sundberg The G.A.A., Girls Athletic Association, in Polk High School was started lor the lirst time this (1944-45). It is sponsored by Miss Jocelyn James. Our organization meets every Tuesday and Thursday during the eighth period. In G.A.A. the girls have been taught how to play Volley Ball Bas- ket-ball, Badminton, Kitten-ball, and Tennis. The girls go through routine exercises at the beginning of each G.A.A. period. On the evening of December 15, the G.A.A. girls dividing into groups of two or three, made boxes which ware auctioned off to the highest bidder by Mr., Tooker of Clarks. For entertaiment on this night, the girls gave a one act play entitled Not a Man in the House? The girls who portrayed the various parts were: Beverly Jones, Vir- ginia Green, Shirley Cramer, Jeanne Aker, and Darlene Light. ft was sponsored by Miss James. The Student Manager was Elaine Garling and prompters were Janice Sundberg and Jeanine Lind. The girls also built a human pyramid consisting of four rows or 10 girls. Miss James made out a point system, whereby each girl was allowed to work for her own letter, sweater, and chevrons. Since sweaters were very hard to get this year, we could not all have sweaters. r?Ze'tZT’ 7V?ere 7ery fortunate and got just eight Royal Blue sweaters ior the eight senior girls. The Future Teachers of America began this year with a membership of five. Doris Recknor was elected president; Betty Creech, secre- tary and treasurer; and Delv.yn Lindholn, service secretary; Retha Creech and Dorothy Sealey, the other members; and Miss Bernice An- dersen, sponsor. At the end of the first semester Dorothy Sealey dropped out leaving only four members. Last fall we took a day off and observed six rural schools. We came back full of new ideas and experiences. After Christmas Vacation v;e had a party held in the 3rd and 4th grade room. V.'e invited the Misses lima Nelson, Helen Nelson, Phyllis Freeman and Jocelyn James. The v;eek of March 12, Doris Recknor, Delwyn Lindholm and Betty Creech did their practice teaching in rural districts v i th Doris in District No. S9, Mrs Roehrs, teacher; Delv yn, District Ho. 44, Iva Stevens, teacher; Betty, District No. 2o, Gwendolyn Stevens, teacher. Throughout the year, the Senior Normal Trainers have taught in the grade rooms hen the teachers were absent. «JUNIOR SENIOR BANQUET The annual Junior-Senior Banquet «as held Friday evening May 10 In the High Sc- hool Oymnaslun with the Junior mothers ser- ving. The banquet centered around the Pl- antation Party theme. The Senior Class Colors blue and silver, predominated In the room and table decorations. The com- bined place cards and nut cups were a lit- tle old-fashioned girl In blue and harmon- izing pastel colors. Each Senior and Teacher was presented with a white carnation, the Senior Class Flower. Phyllis Cramer, Junior Class presi- dent gave the Welcome and acted as toast- mistress. 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